Legislation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has written an open letter to the nations farmers setting out his ambition for the sector in upcoming trade deals ahead of the UK Farm to Fork Summit on May 16

Seeing the devastating impact of bovine TB week in, week out, is driving farm vets out of the profession.

Government needs to act swiftly to extend parallel imports and permits for plant protection products until a proper regulatory process is in place, with the NFU warning the industry is running out of time.

Labour is committed to eradicating bovine TB without culling badgers and to consult with farmers on controversial right to roam proposals, but courting rural voters is about more than farmers and landowners.

New regulations to be brought in to tackle ‘unprecedented challenges’ in the pork sector

A council’s decision to ban all meat and dairy products from its meetings menu has been branded a ‘slap in the face’ for local farmers by food and rural groups.

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland, which the Prime Minister says will deliver the ’smooth flow of trade’.

A funding package of more than £168m to boost farming productivity has been unveiled by the Government.

NFU president Minette Batters issued a strongly worded message to policymakers warning them that the ‘clock is ticking’ for Government to get behind British farmers and growers.

The Welsh Government has issued a series of amendments to the Agriculture (Wales) Bill saying that the changes will further support sustainable food production while helping rural communities to thrive.